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Post by wibble on Jul 10, 2012 13:49:55 GMT 1
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Post by Madame Moorhen on Jul 11, 2012 8:41:52 GMT 1
On G+ I have seen some incredible macros and they are using 'tubes' as they call it rather than macro lenses. I thought I was going to get some amazing shots with a macro lens but i don't seem to be able to achieve as close in as I'd thought - but - there is hope for me as I know someone with the same lens who is getting much sharper macros than I can. So I look forward to learning more and achieving more in the future. Have a look at these macro photos taken by a guy I follow on G+ .... and weep! instacanv.as/bugwhisperer
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Post by wibble on Jul 11, 2012 13:50:57 GMT 1
How close are you ? I don't have a dedicated macro (yet) but with my 18-55mm kit lens I can easily get 3inches from an object and with the extension rings even closer - right into the flies eye - BUT without a tripod keeping everything steady its very tricky when shooting lower than 1/125 sec The extension rings are cheap at around £10 from ebay - but you will lose a stop
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Post by Ali on Jul 11, 2012 14:06:04 GMT 1
How close are you ? I don't have a dedicated macro (yet) but with my 18-55mm kit lens I can easily get 3inches from an object I can 'just' get to 3 inches with my 18-55 (pic is one just taken/office window box/poor light) But am not happy with the result at all. Attachments:
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Post by Ali on Jul 11, 2012 14:06:53 GMT 1
Here's the 'properties'......
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Post by Ali on Jul 11, 2012 14:21:43 GMT 1
Ooops Nikon Nikkor Micro AF 105mm F/2.8
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Post by wibble on Jul 11, 2012 18:16:17 GMT 1
Thinks ?? I wish I could demonstrate and show you - I don't think there should be any difference between Nikon and Canon settings for this
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Post by Ali on Jul 11, 2012 19:24:15 GMT 1
Please note.................. Ooops Nikon Nikkor Micro AF 105mm F/2.8 It will accidently be arriving here in a few days
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Post by wibble on Jul 11, 2012 19:50:18 GMT 1
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Post by Ali on Jul 13, 2012 8:58:45 GMT 1
Having seen MMs photo of the lavertera this was a must do, if it doesnt work then its definately me No matter what I do just can't get in there close with my current lenses. Did a lot of reading up and this one is supposed to be spot on. Its non-VR on purpose, I forget why on purpose Something to do with speed or something like that. Its on its way, tracking number had said it had arrived in France so will expect it today/tomorrow perhaps
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